Evolution of surname distribution under gender-equality measurements

We consider a model for the evolution of the surnames distribution under a gender-equality measurement presently discussed in the Spanish parliament (the children take the surname of the father or the mother according to alphabetical order). We quantify how this would bias the alphabetical distribut...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Lafuerza, L F, Toral, R
Format Paper Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 08.11.2010
Subjects
Evolution
Physics - Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
Physics - Physics and Society
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Summary:We consider a model for the evolution of the surnames distribution under a gender-equality measurement presently discussed in the Spanish parliament (the children take the surname of the father or the mother according to alphabetical order). We quantify how this would bias the alphabetical distribution of surnames, and analyze its effect on the present distribution of the surnames in Spain.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1011.1774